Head of PR & Comms

Job Purpose:
As the Head of Communications, you will create a Communications strategy in line with the business priorities. This will be achieved through agreed messaging to promote BAE Systems Arabian Industries across a series of developed, managed, and maintained communications channels, including online activities, events, and internal and external communication.

Responsibilities:
As Head of Communications, you will report to the Director of Communication. You will create and develop the Communications strategy with agreed communications plans that are aligned to the business priorities. Main activities will include creating strategic communications campaigns, supporting business development/winning activities and employee engagement initiatives, increasing brand awareness, and supporting and guiding stakeholders to deliver engaging content to our employees and external audiences, including media, via various communication channels. The role holder will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

1. Develop and implement strategic communications plans to support business priorities, working closely with the communication director and leadership team.
2. Build effective internal relationships and networks to develop strategies and plans, gather content from around the business, and map out key messages to tell our story of achievements and capabilities into a content narrative to highlight through our communications channels, both internally and externally.
3. Support the Director of Communication in enabling effective engagement with our employees through various communication tools and channels: email, videos, blogs, artwork-infographics, intranet, and internal employee app to deliver key messages.
4. Manage employee events from start to finish, along with a creative theme that links back to our values.
5. Collaborate with communications colleagues across the group of BAE Systems Saudi businesses through joint initiatives and share best practices.
6. Continuously monitor all internal and external content to ensure it is on brand, consistent with tone of voice, and supports the business strategy.
7. Manage the comms team within BAE Systems Arabian Industries, including internal, external, and events, to ensure performance of the function, delivering support to the business and its strategy.

1. 6-9 years experience in previous PR and/or communications roles.
2. Educated to university standard. Good numeracy and excellent English literacy skills are essential.
3. Knowledge of digital media communications techniques and channels.
4. A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills who will be required to deal with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
5. Experience of developing, creating, and managing promotional campaigns, marketing, and PR activities with associated costs and working to budget restraints.
6. Experience in Event Management.
7. Complete understanding of key functions relating to marketing and communication strategies and initiatives whilst managing multiple work streams.
8. Excellent stakeholder management.
9. 2 years experience in team management.
10. Computer literate, able to effectively use MS Office applications and have a good understanding of Content Management Systems.